Car Wash

Campbell, Schiff talk to Sierra Club MONTROSE -- The Verdugo Hills Group of the Sierra Club welcomes Councilman Todd Campbell at tonight's meeting to discuss air pollution and environmental issues. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) will also address the club at 7:30 p.m., in the community room of the Citibank Building, 2350 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. The Verdugo Hills group represents Burbank, Glendale and La Crescenta. Refreshments will be served at 7 p.m. Mark R. Madler Vocal group has spooky car wash RANCHO DISTRICT -- The Vocal Music Assn.

Pancake breakfast and fundraiser The choirs from John Burroughs High School will have a car wash and pancake breakfast fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the school on 1920 W. Clark Ave. There is no charge for the car wash, but donations to the choir program will be accepted. The Burbank Kiwanis will sponsor the breakfast. Tickets for the breakfast are $5. For information, contact Connie Trimble at (818) 269-7043. Career fair set for Woodbury The Burbank Unified School District will hold a college and career fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. today at Woodbury University, 7500 Glenoaks Blvd.

Burbank alumni basketball games The Burbank High boys' basketball program is holding it annual alumni basketball night Wednesday. The program is under the direction of Coach Dave Goosen, who is in his first year with Burbank after coming from Venice High. The varsity team will play an alumni squad, the junior varsity team will play the faculty and the freshmen will play an all-star team of students. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Burbank gym. Any interested Burbank former Burbank players who would like to participate can call Athletic Director Fred Cook at 558-4777, ext. 5902.

Spirit Squad offers car wash, breakfast John Burroughs High School Spirit Squad will have a dual fundraiser Saturday. Students will raise money for the squad with a pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. and car washes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at John Burroughs High School, 1920 W. Clark Ave. Tickets for the breakfast are $4, $6 for the car wash. For more information, call (818) 558-4777. Board president to hold petition drive School Board President Paul Krekorian will have an informal coffee gathering from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday to discuss Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposals for education.

BURBANK — Fifty years ago, the color of a person’s skin was capable of raising some eyebrows in the city. A local car wash came under fire in 1958 for hiring two black employees and was pressured to fire them, said John Brady, the Burbank Human Relations Council president. But a group of people urged and persuaded the car wash owner not to fire the employees. That group joined to form the Human Relations Council, which celebrated its 50th anniversary Sunday at the Pickwick Banquet Center.

Whether they are an eyebrow-raising push for “Hot Topless Maids” or a pitch for more socially acceptable businesses such as a car wash, signs attached to vans, trucks or trailers that are used solely for the purpose of advertising have been banned by the City Council. Vehicles used to transport goods, such as your favorite pizza delivery service, will not be affected by the new law. The ordinance outlawing such signs had been in the works since last summer, when brightly-colored vans started appearing on Burbank streets carrying messages about the $99 topless maid service and Thai massages.

Joyce Rudolph A special trophy for the best MOPAR bodied auto, either stock or modified, will be presented when The Roaders Car Club gathers for the monthly Cruise-In from 6 to 9 tonight at Bob's Big Boy in Glendale. MOPAR refers to automobiles featuring Chrysler products, says club member Jim Thomas. The club honors a specific manufacturer at meetings, which are held the third Saturday of each month. Regular activities planned are music by Leroy the DJ, prize drawings, a 50/50 split the pot drawing and trophies for the best entries in various categories.

Local businesses raised more than $12,000 on Saturday for the victims of a car crash that claimed the lives of five people and left one injured a little more than a week ago. A car wash held at Fosters Freeze Saturday raised $6,265 for the six victims' families, according to Carol Coelho, who helped organize the event. More than 300 drivers showed up at the Burbank business to get their cars washed, while others came by simply to donate....

Send DATEBOOK items to Glendale News-Press and Leader, 111 W. Wilson Ave., Suite 200, Glendale, CA 91203 or fax to (818) 241-1975. Submissions must be received two weeks before publication. TODAY The Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank will be the stage for the 205 International Andalusian and Lusitano Assn. Region 1 Championships from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the equestrian center, 480 Riverside Drive, Burbank. The show will serve as the site for funds and items needed by Hurricane Katrina victims.

TODAY Unity Church of Burbank and North Hollywood will have a rummage sale, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 637 S. Victory Blvd. Bargain hunters can buy small appliances, books, clothes and more. For more information, call 841-4037. Food stamps, in the form of the new EBT California Advantage Cards, are being accepted at the Burbank Certified Farmers Market every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Orange Grove Avenue and 3rd Street. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons are also accepted.

Local businesses raised more than $12,000 on Saturday for the victims of a car crash that claimed the lives of five people and left one injured a little more than a week ago. A car wash held at Fosters Freeze Saturday raised $6,265 for the six victims' families, according to Carol Coelho, who helped organize the event. More than 300 drivers showed up at the Burbank business to get their cars washed, while others came by simply to donate....

Whether they are an eyebrow-raising push for “Hot Topless Maids” or a pitch for more socially acceptable businesses such as a car wash, signs attached to vans, trucks or trailers that are used solely for the purpose of advertising have been banned by the City Council. Vehicles used to transport goods, such as your favorite pizza delivery service, will not be affected by the new law. The ordinance outlawing such signs had been in the works since last summer, when brightly-colored vans started appearing on Burbank streets carrying messages about the $99 topless maid service and Thai massages.

BURBANK — Fifty years ago, the color of a person’s skin was capable of raising some eyebrows in the city. A local car wash came under fire in 1958 for hiring two black employees and was pressured to fire them, said John Brady, the Burbank Human Relations Council president. But a group of people urged and persuaded the car wash owner not to fire the employees. That group joined to form the Human Relations Council, which celebrated its 50th anniversary Sunday at the Pickwick Banquet Center.

John Burroughs High School Vocal Music Assn. choirs are having a free car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with donations being accepted, and $5 Pancake Breakfast from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the school, 1920 W. Clark Ave,. Burbank. The breakfast featuring buttermilk pancakes, sausage patties, coffee and juice will be in the parking lot across from the school on Clark Avenue. Proceeds help pay for performances and choir competitions throughout the school year. For more information about the car wash, call (818)

Pancake breakfast and fundraiser The choirs from John Burroughs High School will have a car wash and pancake breakfast fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the school on 1920 W. Clark Ave. There is no charge for the car wash, but donations to the choir program will be accepted. The Burbank Kiwanis will sponsor the breakfast. Tickets for the breakfast are $5. For information, contact Connie Trimble at (818) 269-7043. Career fair set for Woodbury The Burbank Unified School District will hold a college and career fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. today at Woodbury University, 7500 Glenoaks Blvd.

Send DATEBOOK items to Glendale News-Press and Leader, 111 W. Wilson Ave., Suite 200, Glendale, CA 91203 or fax to (818) 241-1975. Submissions must be received two weeks before publication. TODAY The Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank will be the stage for the 205 International Andalusian and Lusitano Assn. Region 1 Championships from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the equestrian center, 480 Riverside Drive, Burbank. The show will serve as the site for funds and items needed by Hurricane Katrina victims.

Spirit Squad offers car wash, breakfast John Burroughs High School Spirit Squad will have a dual fundraiser Saturday. Students will raise money for the squad with a pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. and car washes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at John Burroughs High School, 1920 W. Clark Ave. Tickets for the breakfast are $4, $6 for the car wash. For more information, call (818) 558-4777. Board president to hold petition drive School Board President Paul Krekorian will have an informal coffee gathering from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday to discuss Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposals for education.

Campbell, Schiff talk to Sierra Club MONTROSE -- The Verdugo Hills Group of the Sierra Club welcomes Councilman Todd Campbell at tonight's meeting to discuss air pollution and environmental issues. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) will also address the club at 7:30 p.m., in the community room of the Citibank Building, 2350 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. The Verdugo Hills group represents Burbank, Glendale and La Crescenta. Refreshments will be served at 7 p.m. Mark R. Madler Vocal group has spooky car wash RANCHO DISTRICT -- The Vocal Music Assn.

TODAY Unity Church of Burbank and North Hollywood will have a rummage sale, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 637 S. Victory Blvd. Bargain hunters can buy small appliances, books, clothes and more. For more information, call 841-4037. Food stamps, in the form of the new EBT California Advantage Cards, are being accepted at the Burbank Certified Farmers Market every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Orange Grove Avenue and 3rd Street. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons are also accepted.

Burbank alumni basketball games The Burbank High boys' basketball program is holding it annual alumni basketball night Wednesday. The program is under the direction of Coach Dave Goosen, who is in his first year with Burbank after coming from Venice High. The varsity team will play an alumni squad, the junior varsity team will play the faculty and the freshmen will play an all-star team of students. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Burbank gym. Any interested Burbank former Burbank players who would like to participate can call Athletic Director Fred Cook at 558-4777, ext. 5902.